Betis Mastery into 1v1

Instructions/Setup:

In this ball mastery drill, players will dribble unopposed towards a mannequin, using any piece of skill to maneuver past it. Once they have successfully passed the mannequin, the practice becomes opposed, and the attacker must attempt to score into one of the two mini goals.

Coaching Notes:

• Skill Execution: Encourage players to use a variety of skills to beat the mannequin, focusing on fluid, controlled movements with the ball.

• Close Control: Players should maintain close control of the ball while dribbling to ensure they can quickly react to any changes in defensive pressure.

• Decision-Making: Once the ball becomes opposed, players must make quick decisions about when and where to shoot, considering the positioning of the defenders and mini goals.

• Defensive Pressure: The defender should focus on applying pressure to prevent the attacker from getting a clear shot on goal, while trying to force mistakes or recover possession.

Progression 1: Add a Time Limit:

Introduce a time limit for how long the attacker has to beat the mannequin and score. If they don’t manage to score within the time limit, possession switches.

Focus: This progression encourages the attacker to make quicker decisions and increases urgency to score.

Progression 2: Add Extra Defenders:

Increase the defensive pressure by adding an additional defender once the attacker has passed the mannequin.

Focus: This progression challenges the attacker to think more creatively and work harder to create space to score under increased pressure.